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<p>[quote user="secondhandmodeler"] I have to build this in sections to accomodate my soon to be living arrangement. I think I'll build it as a point to point with the option of adding a section or two down the road for continuous running. [/quote]</p><p>Corey, think about building 2 end sections that can loop back and the center section if made 36" but with the backdrop set at 32" could handle the continual running while maintaining the flavor of a Point to Point rr.......You could also One day add to the Back a Staging yard for east & westbound trains..........Check out some exhibition layouts for idea's. One in particular by Steve Pettit in Australia ( an american prototype modern layout) while quite elaborate would give the general idea of what I mean. Each section could be built seperate and if built lightweight could be easily set up & taken down for storage or moving.</p><p>Check out some of the Yahoo Modular & Portable Special Interest Groups for Idea's on Lightweight construction, framing techniques etc etc.</p><p>Since the Mankato Station was a Union Station, perhaps an appearance from other RR's would also be in order...GN NP SOO ( not sure which rr's ran into Mankato...too far south for me)</p><p>Perhaps with that staging area, a 2 track mainline representing 2 different roads entering and leaving the Mankato station would be something to consider.......One day if you could add a Yard ( nearest division point yard for example)you could make it an Interchange Yard with several RR's interchanging.....It wouldnt have to be a Milw Yard but the Milw could interchange freight there!!.</p><p>Enjoy the adventure...........you'll probobly build another layout one day so use this one as a learning experiance.</p>
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